The Water Knife
by Paolo Bacigalupi
The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi holds a well received rating of 3.83 out of 5, based on 11.4K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 371 pages.
About The Water Knife
In the American Southwest, Nevada, Arizona, and California skirmish for dwindling shares of the Colorado River. Into the fray steps Angel Velasquez, leg-breaker, assassin, and spy. A Las Vegas water knife, Angel "cuts" water for his boss, Catherine Case, ensuring that her luxurious developments can bloom in the desert, so the rich can stay wet while the poor get dust. When rumors of a game-changing water source surface in drought-ravaged Phoenix, it seems California is making a play to monopolize the life-giving flow of the river, and Angel is sent to investigate. There, he encounters Lucy Monroe, a drought-hardened journalist, and Maria Villarosa, a young refugee who survives by her wits in a city that despises everything she represents. For Angel, Lucy, and Maria, time is running out and their only hope for survival rests in each other’s hands. But when water is more valuable than gold, alliances shift like sand, and the only thing for certain is that someone will have to bleed if anyone hopes to drink.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Paolo Bacigalupi |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 371 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.83 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,438 |
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What genre is The Water Knife?
The Water Knife is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Water Knife worth reading?
Based on 11.4K reader ratings, The Water Knife has an average score of 3.83 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Water Knife?
The Water Knife has 371 pages.
Who wrote The Water Knife?
The Water Knife was written by Paolo Bacigalupi. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for The Water Knife?
The ISBN-13 for The Water Knife is 9780385352870.0.
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